A precautionary lockdown at Millington Central followed an emailed threat alleging an explosive device; authorities searched the campus and the district said students were safe.

A $1M City of Memphis pilot has housed 71 families and offers rental aid and case management to stabilize 80 households.

A 33-year-old Memphis mother, Ashley Kimmons, was killed after her 4-year-old son accidentally fired a gun on her daughter's 16th birthday. Investigators are probing while family supporters have launched a fundraiser.

A 22-year-old was taken into custody after a short chase in east Memphis that ended in a crash and the recovery of a handgun.

An 18-year-old accused in the Aug. 1 Betty Bayou shooting was transferred to adult criminal court as prosecutors press a first-degree murder case.

Halsey's about-face is now being fulfilled out of Barrett Distribution's Hickory Hill warehouse in Memphis, adding another national beauty client to the city's logistics network.

Chez Philippe at The Peabody earned AAA's Five Diamond designation, a rare upgrade that spotlights Memphis’ fine‑dining credentials. The honor recognizes years of service and a chef‑driven menu.

A black SUV pulled up in Orange Mound early Monday and a passenger fired multiple rounds into a home. Police are reviewing video and asking the public to call CrimeStoppers.

Two people are wanted after a Winchester Road burglary where more than $100,000 in copper, wiring and a backflow device were taken.

A school bus ran a stop sign and struck a pickup in Parkway Village; students were checked on scene and the driver has been placed on administrative leave. Investigations are ongoing.

A North Memphis family says roughly a dozen officers stormed their home during a fugitive search; police say the address was tied to a suspect with active drug warrants. The family wants answers and is weighing legal options.

Sunny and breezy today in Memphis with highs near 56°F. Dry through Saturday; storms possible Sunday and a freeze early next week.

A Daily Memphian analysis shows $200 million could fund nearly 1,000 small‑to‑medium repairs across Memphis‑Shelby County Schools, but county funding is not yet secured. The ask sits against a much larger backlog of building needs.